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Patent GB-190305838-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Gas Brackets, Gasaliers, and like Gas Fittings.
Inventor: MILLER WALKER LAIRD
Filed: 1903-03-13
Granted: 1904-04-13
Abstract: 5838. Miller, W. L. March 13. Gasalier and gasbracket attachments.- A fitting E for attachment to a gas bracket, gasalier, or the like is formed with a socket A, a burner socket B closed by a cap C, and a branch D for attaching a flexible gas tube for lighting, cooking, or heating purposes.
Patent GB-190307192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Driving and Brake Apparatus for Cycles and other Apparatus.
Inventor: BROWN JOHN
Filed: 1903-03-27
Granted: 1903-06-11
Abstract: 7192. Brown, J., Brown, H. N., and Rickman, T. S. March 27. Clutches; brakes.-A friction clutch in the hub of the driving-wheel of a cycle is brought into operation by driving forwards or backwards, and, when maintained in an intermediate position, allows free motion in either direction. A ring B in the sprocket-wheel A has a tubular extension b screwed so that, when driving forwards, the tube C is drawn to the right carrying with it the conical cup or ring D, which is attached to the tube C by screws c. The rings D, H expand the split brake ring E, which is forced against and drives the hub F. On ceasing to drive forwards, the tube or nut C turns back, and the spring e<1> withdraws the ring E from the hub F. To apply the brake, the wheel A is rotated backwards. The ring D is forced against the cone G, and the ring E is forced against the hub F by the rings D, H.
Patent GB-190310189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Compressing Gas and Supplying it to Atmospheric Lighting and Heating Burners.
Inventor: HINMAN CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-05
Granted: 1903-07-09
Abstract: 10,189. Hinman, C. W. May 5. Drawings to Specification. Gas burners.-Gas is supplied to atmospheric heating-burners, at a pressure sufficient to produce a blowpipe-like flame, from a special form of compressing-apparatus.
Patent GB-190310710-A (GB)
Title: Nail Bin
Inventor: AMUNDSON HENRY OLANSE
Filed: 1903-05-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 10,710. Amundson, H. O. May 17, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bins used in hardware stores for the display and sale of nails are constructed, as shown, with sides and backs, the fronts being open. The bottoms 2 are raised, and, depending in front of the bottoms, is a board 6 having slits 7 to receive the scoops 8 into which the nails are raked directly from the bins, the flanges 9 above the slits serving to prevent the falling of the nails from the scoop. The flanges 5 on the board 6 serve to hold the nails in the bins.
Patent GB-190314076-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Fastening Ladies' Hats and for Fixing Hooks and Pegs in Cement or Mortar Walls.
Inventor: SEILAZ ABRAHAM LEON
Filed: 1903-06-24
Granted: 1903-09-03
Abstract: 14,076. Seilaz, A. L. June 24. Hooks; bolts and studs; nails.-A device for securing iron hooks or pegs in cement or mortar walls or floors consists of a number of pointed prongs bent into the form of a conical screw, which are embedded in the cement &c. while soft.
Patent GB-190318681-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Washing and Wiping Floors and the like.
Inventor: WEINSCHENK SALOMON
Filed: 1903-08-29
Granted: 1903-10-01
Abstract: 18,681. Weinschenk, S. Aug. 29. Mops; mop-wringers.- A cleaning cloth c is fastened through a loop b at the end of a handle a, and around the bent lower end of the rods e fixed to the sleeve d on the handle. The arms e are guided by moving in holes in the lugs g on the cross-piece f attached to the handle a. To wring the cloth, the sleeve d is lowered, and the handle a twisted as shown in the Figure. In a modification, only one arm e is used.
Patent GB-190320341-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Arrangement for Railway Trains whereby the Guard can simultaneously Lock all the Doors in the Train.
Inventor: KIRK WILLIAM TELFER
Filed: 1903-09-22
Granted: 1904-07-14
Abstract: 20,341. Kirk, W. T., and Gardner, J. Sept. 22. Doors, locking simultaneously.-Relates to apparatus for simultaneously locking or unlocking all the doors of the coaches of a railway train through the act of opening or closing the door of the guard's van. The apparatus may be duplicated for use by either door of the guard's van. Fig. 2 shows a vertical view of the operating- mechanism in the guard's van. The plug cock b is connected to the air-brake tube a of the train and has a pipe leading from its hollow plug to all the locking-devices. The plug has two ports one connecting the locking-tube to the air supply, and the other connecting the locking-tube to the outside air. The plug, operated by a lever b<1>, is in the locked position when the door d is closed, and in the unlocked position when the door is open. The door has a raising-cam v which acts upon the spring-controlled slide u connected at its upper end to the slotted link t. A spring-controlled detent w holds the rod u raised, but is released on closing the door. Fig. 4 shows a horizontal section of the door lock. A spring- controlled plunger h moves in the tube g and has a piston-head i at its inner end, so that, when air enters from the pipe f, the plunger h is projected against the action of the spring k. The door is provided with a spring sliding detent p in the case m so that the door can be shut even after the locking has taken place. If a separate air reservoir is employed, the plug cock is provided with a separate through channel above its axial bore. In this case, a check valve may be arranged between the control valve and the reservoir. The Provisional Specification refers to the use of the lock with a vacuum instead of a compressed-air brake.
Patent GB-190326017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices for Preventing Side Slipping of Motor Cars, Cycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-11-28
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 26,017. Hunt, W. Nov. 28. Slipping of wheels, preventing. - Side slipping in motor cars and other road vehicles is prevented by providing the vehicle with one or more sharp-edged discs or wheels which can be brought into contact with the road surface when desired. In the form shown, the disc D is mounted in curved slots formed in the bracket B, which is attached to the frame of the vehicle by means of the link B<1> at one end and to the axle C at the other, and is normally held at the upper end of the slot by the spring E. The disc is brought into contact with the road by means of the lever G, which is connected to it through the yoke F and is provided with a detent and rack so that the disc may be set in any position required. Two or more discs may be mounted side by side upon the same axle or at different points of the vehicle if desired, and the slot may slope in the opposite direction so that contact of the disc with the road will tend to draw it further down in the slot. The operating- mechanism may be reversed in some cases when the spring would tend to draw the disc into contact with the ground, while the positive mechanism would be employed to withdraw the same.
Patent GB-190326876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Sash Balancing Devices.
Inventor: SCOTT GEORGE MCINTOSH
Filed: 1903-12-08
Granted: 1904-07-07
Abstract: 26,876. Scott, G. M. Dec. 8. Windows; window holders.- Sliding sashes are balanced without weights by means of a rack 14 on the sash stile 15 gearing with a pinion 5 mounted in the window casing. As the sash descends, the pinion 5 is rotated and winds up the spring 12 ready for raising the sash again. The rack is kept in gear with the pinion by spring rollers pressing on the opposite sash stile. The window may be locked in any position by a spring- controlled pin 9 engaging in one of the holes 7 in the pinion 5.
Patent GB-190402182-A (GB)
Title: An improved device or appliance for cleaning tramway and like rails.
Inventor: FAWDON CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 2182. Fawdon, C. W. Jan. 28. Rails.-Relates to an appliance for cleaning out the grooves in tramway and like rails. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the apparatus, Fig. 3 a side elevation, from the inner side, of the supporting frame, and Fig. 4 a detail view of the handle shank. The appliance, which is similar to a lawn mower, carries a brush 2 fixed on the spindle 4 driven by the bevel-wheels 18, 17 from the road wheels 12. The brush may be made with, or without, a projecting part 3 for fitting into the rail groove. The spindle 4 is carried in blocks 5 sliding in the guides 6 formed integral with the side-plates 7 which form the frame. This frame is supported on the road wheels 12 and rollers 8. The appliance is pushed forward by the handle 22, on the shank of which is supported in guides the square bar 28. The lower end of this bar is connected to a rectangular frame 32 supported in guides 33 and shaped so as to clear the brush 2. The socket 35 on this frame carries a tool which serves to loosen the mud in the rail groove. The position of the tool is adjusted by rotating the wheel 27. The brush is placed angularly so as to throw the dirt to one side clear of the rails. When, however, a box is used for the reception of the dirt, the brush is placed parallel to the axis of the wheels.
Patent GB-190407899-A (GB)
Title: Postal-card Case.
Inventor: BURGY LOUIS
Filed: 1904-04-05
Granted: 1904-05-05
Abstract: 7899. Burgy, L. April 5. Writing and stationery cases.-A sheet a of cardboard is recessed by stamping or otherwise to receive postcards and provided with a similarly recessed cover d, to which a folding band of views is attached inside. The cover is hinged by a linen band or other flexible connection to the sheet at e, and is held down by the catch i pivoted atj. The folding band, which is of paper or thin cardboard, is fixed at one end to the cover, and has views on one side and advertisements on the other.
Patent GB-190409753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Glass Grinding and Bevelling Machines.
Inventor: GOEHRING CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1904-04-28
Granted: 1904-06-30
Abstract: 9753. Goehring, C. L., and Troche, W. May 28, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Bevelling and surfacing glass. The object is to grind, and especially to bevel, glass plates and to avoid the need of special adjustments for glass of varying thickness. Figs. 1 and 2 show elevations of the machinery employed. The glass is pressed up against the support or bed 0 by two or more compound clamps p, p<3> and p<1>, p<2> carried by racks p<5> adjusted by pinions r, r' and worm gearing in connection with hand-wheels S<4>, S<5>. The pinions r, r<1> are fixed to shafts R, R<1> which can be connected together by a clutch operated by a hand-lever T<4> and the bar T<3>. A second clutch connects the shaft R to its worm-wheel S. Thus, the clamps can be operated separately or simultaneously. The bed O is pivoted to the frame N' and can be adjusted in inclination by means of screws O<1>. The frame N' can be raised and lowered in the fixed standards N by means of screws n and bevel gearing. The grinding-roller C is carried by a shaft C' and is actuated by chain gearing from the main shaft B. The bearings for the shaft C' are carried by slides C' which are moved to and fro on fixed tracks D by means of rods E and cranks E<1> on the shaft E<2>. A quick-return motion may be given to the grinding-roller by operating the levers L, L' connected to clutches on the shaft E<2>. These clutches engage with one or other of two wheels which run loose on the shaft E<3> at different speeds. The shaft E<2> preferably stops automatically at the end of each stroke of the grinding-roller. This is effected by stops M<3> on the slide C<2> which engage with catches M, M' connected to the levers L, L<1>. The glass is positioned and held in place by the bar W, which projects so as to catch the edge of the glass, while it misses the grinder.
Patent GB-190410191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Filing Cabinets or the like.
Inventor: UPTON HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1905-03-02
Abstract: 10,191. Upton, H. May 3. Filing papers &c.-Relates to means for simultaneously locking the drawers or like receptacles in filing-cabinets or the like, especially in sectional cabinets. Vertical bars b are formed at their lower ends with spring jaws c, and at their upper ends with heads e, by which means the bars may be connected together so as to be used for a number of superimposed cabinet sections. The vertical bars are yoked together by bars k, and have stamped from them fingers i adapted to engage with staples j at the rear of the drawers &c. The uppermost and lowermost bars bare not provided with the clamping-means c, e. The frames are moved in or out of engagement with the staples j by means of a handle on a shaft m, supported in bearings n, and to the rear end of which is secured a crank o connected to the middle bar b by a link q, and may be securely locked by means of a lock r. The fingers i may be formed independently of the bars b and secured thereto, and any number of the bars may be used according to the width of the cabinet.
Patent GB-190415136-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating Air for Supporting Combustion in Furnaces, especially intended for use in Heating Air for Burning Liquid Fuel in the Furnaces of Tea-drying Machines and the like.
Inventor: JACKSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-07-06
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 15,136. Jackson, W. July 6. Air supply, heati n g. - Relates to apparatus for heating air for supporting combustion in furnaces, and is especially intended for use in heating air for the combustion of liquid fuel in the furnaces of tea-drying machines and the like. The coil of pipes E, which conveys air from the receiver C or other source to the furnace, is placed over the crown A of the furnace, so that it is not subjected to the direct action of the furnace gases. In the tea-drying machine shown, the pipes are placed, either horizontally or vertically, amongst the tubes in which air is heated on its way to the drying-chamber.
Patent GB-190421233-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Artificial Stone.
Inventor: REAVELL FRANK NOBLE
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-11-04
Abstract: 21,233. Reavell, F. N. Oct. 4. Mixing in definite proportions.-In the manufacture of artificial stone from Portland cement and fine gravel, consisting of granite, slag, stone, quartz, or the like, the latter is elevated at the top of a vertical shaft e, and, as it falls, dust is separated by blowing it through an aperture h in the shaft by a blast entering at the opposite side. At a lower elevation, cement, coloured if desired, is introduced by a second elevator k, the proportions of cement and gravel being determined by the rate of feed. At this point, the crosssection of the shaft alters from round to square or rectangular, and a series of sloping vanes mare arranged on alternate sides for mixing the materials, which, after being sprayed with water, fall into moulds o and are then passed on to a press.
Patent GB-190423630-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lace Fastening Arrangements for Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Gloves, Laced Bodices, and the like.
Inventor: BRAEUNINGER FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1904-11-01
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 23,630. Brõuninger, F. July 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Lacing - fa s t e nings.-T h e t w o ports a, b of a boot, shoe, gaiter, glove, bodice, &c. are drawn together by a lace c passed through rings d which are held by wires or threads e sewn between the fabric &c. and its lining. Instead of projecting through slits in the fabric, as shown, the rings d may lie entirely between the fabric and its lining, or may lie entirely outside the fabric.
Patent GB-190501843-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Producing Plants.
Inventor: GRICE HARRY JAMES
Filed: 1905-01-31
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 1843. Grice, H. J. Jan. 31. Steam generators combined with gasproducers.-A steam generator used in combination with a gasproducer of the type described in Specification No. 16,067, A.D. 1904, comprises a series of vertical, stop-ended tubes which project into the body of the producer. The top of the producer is fitted with a hollow metal casing 1 provided with pockets 2 into which the vertical tubes 4 are inserted. The tubes are drilled to receive water from the casing, and are secured by a screw cap 3.
Patent GB-190505799-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or in and relating to, Pre-payment Locks for Closets and the like.
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 5799. Tonks, C. W., Tonks, E., and Tonks, G. A., [trading as Tonks & Sons, E.]. March 20. Indicators, " engaged " and like.-Relates to coinfreed locks combined with indicators, for w.c. doors &c. The drawing of the bolt B by the outside handle operates an indicator and closes the coin slot. This is done by a plate H with an extension R for closing the slot r. The plate H is raised by a lever J pivoted at j and provided with a slot for the pin h on the plate H. The lever J is operated by the pressure of the coin against a projection m<1> on a piece M pivoted at m. The piece M operates the piece K, K<1> pivoted at k, and this in turn operates the lever J by means of the horns j<2>, j<3>. The piece M may be dispensed with, the projection m<1> being fixed to the arm K. In case the lever J should only be slightly raised by the person entering the closet, a spring arm P acting on the camsurface completes the raising, and the top of the arm K rests on the flat end j<4> of the arm j<3> to prevent the parts dropping back accidentally. The door is opened on the inside by a handle connected to the follower N, which bears against a projection a<2> on the latch A. The follower N has a horn n which acts on the arm K<1> so as to lower the lever J and with it the plate H. The coin slot is now open, and the word vacant' is exhibited. The horn n may be operated by a key inserted from outside the door by the attendant. To ensure that the coin slot is closed and the word 'engaged' is exhibited, even when the occupant has ignorantly operated the inside handle before wishing to leave. a follower S on the spindle operating the extra inside bolt usually supplied engages with an extension J<2> of the lever J and raises it.
Patent GB-190513116-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Firing Mechanism for Breech Loading Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 13,116. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. June 24. Ordnance breech mechanism.-Relates to firing- mechanism of the kind described in Specification No. 19,148, A.D. 1904. In the pistol grip, Fig. 7, the spindle a carries a ratchet plate a<4>, preferably with a single notch, which is engaged by a pawl a<6>, pressed into engagement by a spring a<7>. The pawl is rocked, and released, by a slip-catch a<10>, pivoted to the sliding trigger a<3>. The rotation of the spindle a by the clock-spring A<1> causes the nut a<5>, the lugs as on which straddle the pawl a<6>, to unscrew and ride over the shoulder a<6x> on the pawl, and so hold the latter in its depressed position during the rotation of the spindle a. The trigger-rod B, Fig. 2, which is connected to the drum on the spindle a by the cord b, and the firing-rod C, connected to the firing-lever. C<1>, are located in the guard-plate D. A pawl b<3> is pivoted to the end of the rod B so that, when the trigger is released 'and the rod jerked forward, it is rocked into an horizontal position and slides along the surface d' until the shoulder b<4> on the pawl strikes the shoulder c on the rod C and effects the discharge of the gun. The parts are re-set by the recoil and run-out movements of the gun. The cord b is provided with a handle so that the firing.gear may be actuated by hand when necessary.
Patent GB-190515027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Radiators and the like particularly applicable for use with Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: VEULLE FREDERICK HENRY DE
Filed: 1905-07-21
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 15,027. Veulle, F. H. de. July 21. Gas and like engines. - Relates to radiators, applicable for use with internal-combustion engines, in which radiating- plates are strung on the pipes that convey the circulating liquid. The radiating-plates A are slit at intervals, and the strips so formed are knocked up and down alternately or corrugated. The spaces between the plates are thus made irregular in order to prevent cooling-medium from passing through them in the form of a core. The strips may be curved, V-shaped, rectangular, hexagonal, or other shape, so as to give the appearance of transverse pipes when the plates are arranged close together.
Patent GB-190516555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparel Corsets.
Inventor: KOPS DANIEL
Filed: 1905-08-15
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 16,555. Kops, D. Aug. 15. Corsets; stocking suspenders.-Corsets are provided with elastic abdominal gores c, d, or pleated gores of ordinary corset fabric. Inclined pieces e, f are attached to the outer edge of the gores and are adjustably secured to the front of the corset, forming, abdominal supports. Eyelets 6, 7 are provided for fastening the supports to the studs 4; 5. Stocking suspenders 8, 9 tend to keep the supports down, thus giving a flat figure. In a modification, the lower front edges of the corset are not curved upwards as shown but are made in the usual manner, and the strengthening-bands e<2>, f<2> are omitted.
Patent GB-190601483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rollers for Fire-resisting Curtains.
Inventor: MCCLOUD EDWARD HARRISON
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1906-04-05
Abstract: 1483. McCloud, E. H. Jan. 31, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Window blinds.-To protect the spring rollers 2 of fire-proof blinds, they are enclosed in a casing 1 of sheet metal surrounded by another casing 6 and separated from it by metal rings 4, a filling 5 of asbestos or other heat-resisting and non-conducting material being inserted between the casings.
Patent GB-190603427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sifting Machines.
Inventor: FRASER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-02-12
Granted: 1907-02-12
Abstract: 3427. Fraser, W. Feb. 12. Housemaids' boxes.-A portable sifting-machine which may be carried from room to room for the purpose of collecting ashes &c. comprises a rotary drum composed of " Paragon " steel ribs and metallic end disks and fitted into a shell provided with a drawer and cover arranged to prevent the escape of dust. The drum B his a curved door Bl provided with a. latch, and is rotated by means of a handle. The ends of the ribs B<6> are secured in the end disks by flattening them, passing them through oblong holes in the disks, and then bending them over. The shell is provided with two hinged handles, and its cover is provided with a spring clasp and a handle. The drawer fits into the chamber C, a projecting ledge A guiding the ashes into it. The edges of the cover of the shell and of the drawer are turned over or provided with flanges or projections to cover the joints between them and the shell. According to the Provisional Specification, the 'Paragon " ribs are those used in the manufacture of umbrellas, a hand-brush and shovel may be kept in the drawer, and the machine may be made of aluminium, may be fixed instead of portable, and may be used for sifting all kinds of materials.